Arm or Leg Pain in Gaithersburg MD?

The shoulder and hip joints are two of the most mobile and frequently used joints in the body. They are also a frequent site of injury and pain for many people we see in our Gaithersburg MD chiropractic clinic.  From overuse to sports injuries, the causes are many, and the results range from slight discomfort to complete immobilization. The following article from Clark Chiropractic Center gives information on some of the most common issues that lead to shoulder and leg pain, as well as a description of how chiropractic adjustments can help to reverse it.

Treatment for Arm and Hand in Gaithersburg MD

Most arm and hand pain or numbness is a result of nerve roots being pinched or irritated in the lower neck. This can be due to misalignment, abnormal motion of the vertebrae (too much or too little), tight unbalanced muscles, bulging, herniated, or degenerative discs. And of course injury to any of the tissues in the lower neck, such as after whiplash in a car accident, can be the source of the problem as well. Often it is a combination of several of these factors.

My approach is to restore normal alignment, motion, and muscle tone and function through a combination of treatment approaches. Usually, these include manual joint manipulation or mobilization (the stereotypical chiropractic “adjustment”), various types of soft tissue/massage work, stretches, exercises, and various modalities... such as cold laser, ultrasound, or electric muscle stimulation. Results are usually good and relatively rapid.

Chiropractic Treatment for Leg & Foot Pain

Leg and foot pain or numbness can be the result of several possible sources. Most commonly it is due to bulging, herniated, or degenerative discs putting pressure on or irritating nerve roots that feed into the sciatic nerve. It can also be due to misalignment and/or abnormal motion of the vertebrae (too much or too little), or tight unbalanced muscles. And of course injury to any of the tissues in the lower back (discs, muscles, tendons, or ligaments), such as after lifting something too heavy or with poor mechanics, can be the source of the problem as well. Often it is a combination of several of these factors.

My approach is to restore normal alignment, motion, muscle balance, strength, and function through a combination of treatment approaches. Usually, these include manual joint manipulation or mobilization (the stereotypical chiropractic “adjustment”), various types of soft tissue/massage work, stretches, exercises, and various modalities... such as cold laser, ultrasound, or electric muscle stimulation. If the leg pain or numbness is due mostly to alignment or motion issues, improvement is usually noticed quickly, and progress is steady. Herniated, bulging, or degenerative discs on the other hand, usually take much longer to resolve. The good news is that in almost all cases conservative chiropractic treatment will help resolve leg and foot pain or numbness and restore good function.